#BreakThru

Meet Kai Anderson! Kai is a senior double majoring in International Finance & Marketing and Management, with a minor in Business Law. He will be moving into a full-time role as a Global Finance & Business Management Analyst at JPMorgan Chase after graduation. Kai attended multiple Toppel career fairs in his time at the U, and says the exposure and experience gained are what allowed him to secure this opportunity. He had to #BreakThru rejection and self-doubt, which he says is “something that many black and minority young professionals experience.”

Some advice from Kai: There's a stigma that in the corporate world you are supposed to be uptight and hide your true self from the office. I can tell you for a fact that this is not true, as letting my personality shine is a large part of the reason why I was offered a full-time position. Don't be afraid to be your true self, but make sure you do so in a professional manner.

Oct. 20	Culture Index Workshop – How your Work Traits Align to your Career Hosted by Northwestern Mutual @ 6:00 PM
Oct. 21	Panel Discussion hosted by Cramer-Krasselt @ 5:00 PM
Oct. 22	MSA Brave Spaces: Navigating Authenticity & Identity in the Job Search @ 5:00 PM
Oct. 22	Danaher Corporation Info Session - Mechanical/ Systems/ Software Engineers @ 5:00 PM
Oct. 23	Northwestern Mutual - Fort Lauderdale - Office Hours from 1:00 - 5:00 PM

Career Assessments

If you are unsure how your personality connects to a major, what your strengths are, or how your areas of interest correspond to potential career paths, online assessments may be able to help. One such resource is the Career Explorer by Sokanu. This is a test that is designed to measure a person’s traits and match them to careers.

Once you’ve taken the test, you can schedule an advising appointment through Handshake by clicking on “Career Center” and then “appointments” to review your results with a Toppel advisor.

Why Handshake?

There are tons of online resources for students looking for jobs and internships – so why should you use Handshake? First of all, you have the edge on Handshake! The recruiters on the platform are actively searching for students from UM, and they want to talk to you. Second, you’ll get personalized job recommendations based on the information in your profile. Finally, the jobs are curated from thousands of employers, and they are specifically for students, which means chances are you’ll be a good fit.

Take a few minutes to update your profile with all of the great experiences you've had this semester, and start connecting with recruiters today!

Why Transferable Skills Matter

You might feel like summer jobs and part-time work don't add any value to your work experience, but that's not true! You build transferable skills - skills that will be useful across industries - that carry into your areas of interest. Exampled of transferable skills include strong communication skills, use of Excel, or character traits that allow you to succeed in a work environment. Don't undervalue these when searching for the positions you're really after.

Check out this article for tips on how to showcase your transferable skills on the job hunt.

New Opportunities

Paying For Grad School

Looking For A Mentor

Toppel Spotlight

Jobs:

NEWS PRODUCER
WHTM-TV/ABC 27

ACCOUNTANT – MINNETONKA OR EDEN PRAIRIE, MN
UnitedHealth Group

ENGINEER - RF ELECTRICAL (ENTRY)
Space Dynamics Laboratory

FINANCIAL ADVISOR - LONG ISLAND & NYC
Northwestern Mutual

INSURANCE SPECIALIST - MIAMI
Assurant

Internships:

RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS INTERN (SPRING 2021)
Environmental Law Institute

FACEBOOK UNIVERSITY ANALYTICS INTERN
Facebook

APP DESIGN SUMMER 2021 INTERNSHIP
Verizon

ENGINEERING INTERNSHIP
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

MARKETING INTERNSHIP (PAID)
Enzymedica

Cane2Cane Project:

FINANCE/CORPORATE TAX - START DATE ASAP
Hermes Finance

Planning for graduate school is an exciting step in your professional journey, but it can be expensive. You may be wondering how graduate school is financed, whether FAFSA might be able to help, and what other scholarships and opportunities are available.

Sallie Mae is offering free virtual “Paying for Graduate School” webinars throughout the next month, to help students through this process:

Wednesday, 10/21 at 1:00 PM, register here
Thursday, 10/22 at 4:00 PM, register here
Wednesday, 11/18 at 2:00 PM, register here
Thursday, 11/19 at 8:00 PM, register here

You can also check out this article for more tips.

As you begin to consider your career, having a mentor can be life-changing. They’re someone who can answer your questions about how to approach jobs and interviews. They can talk you through difficult moments, stresses, and confusion about your path. Professional relationships can also allow you to access new opportunities, with the confidence to succeed.

Check out this article for tips to find the perfect mentor for you, and be sure to visit Cane2Cane, our new platform that connects current UM students with alumni around the world. There are opportunities for guided mentorship and hands-on projects within the platform.

Sophia Straton

Peer Advisor

Sophia Straton is a senior from Honolulu, Hawaii majoring in Public Relations with a minor in Marketing. She is a member of the Public Relations Student Society of America, the Special Olympics club, and the SPARK and START programs. Outside of her work as a Peer Advisor, Sophia has taken advantage of Toppel resources to pursue her professional goals.

Best Advice?

Cast a wide net. Trying new things and exploring different possibilities has helped me to continue to co-create my career path to the best of my abilities.

#BreakThru Story?

The main barrier I’ve had to #BreakThru toward my career goals was my comfort zone. An abundance of incredible opportunities were awaiting me as soon as I stepped away from a fixed mindset and into a growth mentality. This lead to fulfilling experiences, such as an internship as a publications assistant with Keiki O Ka ‘Āina, a non-profit organization with the mission to educate children, strengthen families, enrich communities and perpetuate the Native Hawaiian culture.

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